James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini was born in Westwood, New Jersey, to Santa (Penna), a high school lunchlady, and James Joseph Gandolfini, Sr., a bricklayer and head school janitor. His parents were both of Italian origin. Gandolfini began acting in the New York theater. His Broadway debut was in the 1992 revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin. James' breakthrough role was his portrayal of Virgil the hitman in Tony Scott's True Romance (1993), but the role that brought him worldwide fame and accolades was as complex Mafia boss Tony Soprano in HBO's smash hit series The Sopranos (1999). He died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2013 while vacationing in Italy. See full bio on IMDb »

One of the paramedics who rushed to James Gandolfini as he was dying in Rome, stole his $3,000 watch ... according to prosecutors. Claudio Bevilacqua's trial started Monday in Rome. It's still… READ MORE >

The suits who run the Emmys had to make a hard choice in deciding which dead actor to honor-- a TV icon who has won multiple Emmys, or a young actor with no Emmys who is now as famous for being a… READ MORE >

And now ... a verse from our song about the worthless piece of garbage who stole James Gandolfini's Rolex:We hope you burn in hell ... You gutter punk slime. We hope your eyeballs melt ... So you… READ MORE >

James Gandolfini suffered an indignity after he died in Rome -- someone apparently stole his expensive Rolex watch within hours after he died ... TMZ has learned. We've obtained an insurance… READ MORE >

Family is forever ... "The Sopranos" cast has just arrived in full force for James Gandolfini's funeral today at a church in New York.Among the stars ... Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy), Lorraine… READ MORE >

James Gandolfini's body has arrived in New Jersey via private jet, TMZ has learned. The actor's body was flown in via Signature Airlines from Rome -- where James died earlier this week. The plane… READ MORE >

The remains of James Gandolfini may be flown to his homeland Monday ... and it's no small feat.A family spokesperson says, "The provisional plan is to depart Rome tomorrow afternoon and arrive in… READ MORE >

Business is business when it comes to the Italians and with James Gandolfini's body still warm, the hotel he died in has already rented out his room ... to none other than NY Governor Andrew… READ MORE >

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